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Exhausted walker on Striding Edge

April 12, 2022

April 11, 2022 17:18

At 17:18 on Monday 11/04/2022 Patterdale Mountain Rescue Team was alterted by Cumbria Police to a report of an exhausted walker on Striding Edge.  The reporting person was contacted by mobile phone and, after an initial assessment, they were encouraged to make there way slowly down with the exhausted walker.  Meanwhile, a small party of Team members ascended to meet them.  The casualty was examined and provided with additional food and drink before they completed the descent to the Valley.   The rescue lasted two hours and involved 6 team members.